It’s with profound sorrow that Burke shares the news that esteemed Board Chair, Col. Howard Daniel, passed away on November 20, 2022. Col Daniel served on Burke’s Board of Trustees since 1999, and during those 23 years of service, he was a strong advocate and compassionate leader for the individuals we served. Words do not do justice […]
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MHA releases 2023 State of Mental Health in America report
Mental Health America (MHA) released its 9th annual State of Mental Health in America report, which ranks all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on 15 mental health access and prevalence measures for youth and adults. This report utilizes federal data to provide a snapshot of mental health needs and access within the […]
Burke’s Local Plan and Network Development Document Available for Comment
Burke’s Local Plan and Network Development is currently posted for public comments under Quality and Compliance. Comments are to be sent by October 31, 2022, to Donna Moore at donna.moore@myburke.org. The plan was developed in accordance with Texas Administrative Code Title 26, Part I §301, subchapter F, which established a standardized, transparent process for planning […]
Health and Human Services Response to Uvalde Incident
The Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) shares in the state’s grief following the tragic incident in Uvalde, Texas, and we are actively working to respond to the immediate behavioral health needs of the local community, as well as the longer-term impacts of the incident. Our Disaster Behavioral Health Services team arrived on-site Wednesday morning, […]
Delayed Start Due to Inclement Weather
Due to the potential for icy road conditions, we will delay opening all Burke facilities on Friday, Feb. 4 until 10 a.m. Clients with appointments during this time will be contacted by staff to reschedule.
Mental Health Challenges for Youth Outlined in Surgeon General’s Advisory
U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, issued an advisory on Protecting Youth Mental Health this week. The Advisory describes a decade-long increase of mental health challenges for youth and highlights the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of children, adolescents, and young adults. Further, the Surgeon General issued recommendations to improve the mental health of youth […]
